Comparison

TimerBar vs M4BeaconConfig

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TimerBar

This app provides a clean, visual timer with a progress bar, ideal for presentations, meetings, or focused work sessions. Customize its appearance and control the timer with simple gestures. An optional premium version offers advanced themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Live progress bar
  • Fullscreen clock
  • Quick start, pause, restart, stop
  • Remaining-time display option
  • Always-on display support
  • Premium themes and fonts
Features
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TimerBar is a minimal, beautiful clock with a live progress bar. It is perfect for presentations, meetings, focus sessions, and any timed workflow. Features: - Set a timer by duration or end time - Fullscreen clock with an elegant progress bar - Quick start, pause, restart, and stop controls - Optional remaining-time display - Always-on display support - TimerBar+ customization with premium themes, fonts, and colors Stay focused and stay in control with TimerBar. Terms of Use: https://asdftq.github.io/timerbar/terms.html

About

M4BeaconConfig

Features
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M4 Beacon Config is the official configuration tool for Holden International M4 IB-A series BLE beacons, including the IB-A300, IB-A600, IB-A700, and IB-A800 models. Supports both M4 Line Simple Beacon and M4 Security Beacon firmware. The app automatically detects which parameters are available on each connected device and shows only the relevant controls. KEY FEATURES • Scan and connect to M4 IB-A series beacons via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Read and write all GATT configuration parameters • Configure UUID, Major/Minor, RSSI Calibration, Manufacturer ID, Advertising Interval, TX Power, and LED • Access Hardware ID (HWID), Inventory ID, and Device Message (Line Simple Beacon firmware only) • Automatic GATT attribute detection — fields shown only when supported by the connected device • Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) language support • No internet connection required during configuration SUPPORTED DEVICES • IB-A300 — Compact beacon, battery or Micro-USB power • IB-A600 — Waterproof sealed beacon, ER14505 battery • IB-A700 — USB-C powered beacon • IB-A800 — Advanced sensor beacon with built-in buzzer and temperature/humidity sensor (Gainta G519B enclosure) HOW TO USE 1. Place the beacon in configuration mode by pressing its button or power cycling. 2. Open the app and tap Scan Beacon to find nearby M4 beacons. 3. Tap a beacon to connect. The app reads all current settings automatically. 4. Tap any parameter to edit and write the new value. 5. Disconnect — the beacon immediately broadcasts with the new settings. For technical documentation and firmware information, visit www.m4grid.com.

Screenshots

TimerBar4 screens
M4BeaconConfig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M4BeaconConfig at none against TimerBar's 2. M4BeaconConfig also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimerBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. M4BeaconConfig asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerBar ships an update fortnightly, M4BeaconConfig every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TimerBar versus M4BeaconConfig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerBarM4BeaconConfig
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHwechul ChoMatrix Strategy Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerBar

Subscriptions2
  • TimerBar+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TimerBar+ Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
None

M4BeaconConfig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerBar free?
TimerBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M4BeaconConfig free?
M4BeaconConfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerBar or M4BeaconConfig have ads?
Neither TimerBar nor M4BeaconConfig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerBar or M4BeaconConfig?
TimerBar ships an update fortnightly, and M4BeaconConfig every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimerBar was updated on September 28, 2026 and M4BeaconConfig on September 30, 2026.

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